John McGinn reveals Steven Gerrard honest sit down but Aston Villa hero's new diet won't lose biggest asset

The nation can rest easy. Despite Steven Gerrard ’s best attempts, John McGinn simply won’t allow it to happen.

The Aston Villa gaffer has had Scotland’s talisman on a new diet and fitness regime this season.

And in typical McGinn fashion, he has embraced it in a bid to make him fitter, more athletic – and a better player.

But Tartan Army fans needn’t worry.

Because McGinn is adamant that, even though he might be eating more salads than sausage suppers, his famous backside is going NOWHERE.

It’s now one of the Scottish national team’s main weapons.

McGinn’s strength and tenacity in holding players off in midfield is one of his main attributes for both club and country.

He joked with Gerrard that, without it, he’d be nowhere near the Premier League.

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But in all seriousness, the 27-year-old is loving life at Villa under the former Rangers boss.

And even after a long season, he can’t wait to tackle Scotland’s vital World Cup play-off tie on June 1 against Ukraine as Steve Clarke’s side bid to qualify for Qatar in December.

He’d love to see his nation decked out in Saltires and tartan again – just like it was at the Euros last summer – if we make it to the tournament.

McGinn has been named the William